When I started this blog, politics and ideology were my main topics but I have been incorporating Christianity and disabilities which also have impacted my life. So, with this blog, I will examine my life altogether and this will be my tool to analyze my life and looking forward to hear what other people have to say about my thoughts.

Friday, September 18, 2009

I went to my doctor for my quarterly checkup. I lost 11 pounds and most of my blood work reading is very good except for sugar (diabetes) and good cholesteral is low. I have something I can work them them.

I have been walking on an average 3 miles a day now and it paid off. I am feeling great and I am able to handle my MS better. However, my hearing will always remain the same and that is losing alittle each year.

Monday, September 14, 2009

I am one guy who don't like to admit my own mistakes or even acknowledge them. Sometime it takes me a while to learn from them. Often my mistakes have revealed for who I am and people will remember them. That's the saddest position of all.

I can only learn from a mistake after I admit I’ve made it. As soon as I start blaming other people (or the universe itself) I distance myself from any possible lesson. My mistakes were avoidable but my sequence of decisions made inevitable. Mistakes that are understood but require effort to prevent. The kind of mistakes that defines me and my character. I am going to have to start accepting responsibility makes learning possible and don’t equate making mistakes with being a mistake. I know that I can’t change mistakes, but I can choose how to respond to them.

Often my life is always reactive that are very dramatic, frustrating, painful, unrewarding, unfulfilling and illogical. What I need to do is put the breaks on reacting to mistakes by looking at the cure is being more diligence, regardless of the task. I need to stop putting off intentionally and habitually the doing of something that should be done. Maturity means acting responsibly; it means learning from my mistakes and trying not to make the same ones over again. Mistakes are a part of being human. I need to appreciate myh mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Millions among our vast minority dubbed "disabled" have acquired the status with conditions that cannot be seen. Diabetes, dyslexia, asthma, hearing impairments or bipolar disorder are not readily apparent conditions, but they are disabilities. People who have these disabilities -- as well those within the minority whose disabilities are visible -- long for nothing so much as to just fit in. None of them should be required to wear a placard announcing their difference and, if they or their caregivers can articulate a disability-related need when it arises, the not-yet-disabled among us should learn to tune in and catch on.

Already, two Facebook pages and a Twitter page have been created by former customers wanting to keep the Goodie Shop in operation. The sites combined have more than 652 fans, followers and members. In Upper Arlington, 100 customers plan to hold a rally Sept. 27 at the Tremont Center during a scheduled auction of the Goodie Shop's equipment. And more than 60 "I (heart) the Goodie Shop" T-shirts have been sold.More from the Columbus Dispatch

I have a hard time communicating tough issues over the phone as a customer with businesses. I don't have a TDD and tried working with them via computer but their staff are not the people I need to talk to. They use staff who are not familiar with business issues to communicate the issues to key staff which frustrates the communication more. That delays more which costs more.

So I have my wife who is hearing who deals with the telephone conservations. Sometimes, they won't talk to my wife simply because she is not "Jim" and my wife explains that she is like a relay operator but better. Most of the time they work but some business won't accept her.

How can businesses deal with the needs that hearing impaired people have? There is an awful lot that they can do in configuring those to make communication easier and better, and they do not do that. Not enough attention is paid to that and, as a result, they are struggling to communicate in environments that their best friend would not want to impose on them. They don't treat their customers as their best friends.

We want something that meets our need, and we want it to meet it now. We do not want to wait for months to solve that problem; we want to do it now. Because if you have to wait, they will cause us to lose our motivation, and it makes things much more difficult and at the end, the businesses wins while the deaf/hearing impaired customers loses while waiting to find communication solutions to solve the actual issue.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Due to schedule and lack of $$$, I had to give up swimming. In the past few weeks, I have been walking at least 3 to 4 times a day @ work and @ home.

At work, I have been walking during my 2 15 min breaks and 30 min lunch hour.

Don't forget, I do walk at bus stops at home and downtown Columbus in the mornings and evenings.

During the weekend and sometime during the week, I walk 1 to 3 1/2 miles in my neighborhood.

I have to tell you, finances have been tough for me since my work had a furlough which caused my pay to be reduced about $ 240 a month. My wife didn't get paid during the summer which compounded the problem.

We are cutting back our cable, grocery and others. So far, we are getting there. Even though I am an accountant, my wife and I are seeing a credit counselor so we can get a neutral and balanced objectives while working out the details.

I am losing weight (I can tell). My stomach is getting smaller and I am getting to have more energy. I will have a blood drawn this friday which will tell me the status of my diabetes and other minor health issues.

Since I saw an article about "Handimamm" got me inspired to search for other Central Ohio Business Owners that are unique. I find this interesting.

I send Denise, the owner of Handimamm an email stating that I have added her to my list if I need something done around my house. Since I am Accountant and Bookkeeper, I can't fix things around the house. In fact, my wife, Carole is more of a "fixer" around the house. That article reminds me of my lovely wife.

The National Association of Women in Construction, founded in 1953 by 16 women, reports that more than 150,000 women have entered the industry in the past five years. Even so, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women still make up just 9.6 percent of the almost 12 million Americans who earn a living in a construction-related field. Article

You can get yourself in a position where you’re not spending more than you make, but it takes commitment to stay there. Remind yourself every day that you’re not going to waste money and that you’re going to spend less than you earn this week - and this month - and this year. It’s all priorities and budgeting. I believe it comes down to desire to get ahead. There are many little habits and purchases that can be cut out of everyday life and will add up to thousands of dollars over the years. No matter what your financial situation may look like, you must prioritize your bills. Credit card bills and other debts should seldom come before groceries, shelter, or utilities. There is nothing more important than your family’s well-being. Dealing with debt can feel like a never-ending battle, but it's important to look to the future. Regardless of your situation, you can find the light at the end of the tunnel if you have the proper tools and support. Create a budget and commit to taking control of your financial situation by making hard decisions.1. Money to spend on yourself each week2. Money to put aside for your bills and regular commitments3. Money for lifestyle4. Money to save for your goals and the future

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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Let's put it in perspective; you eat out 5 days a week, at $6.00 a day, for about 20 days a month, 12 months a year (5 days x $6.00 a day x 20 days a month x 12 months a year). That's $7,200.00 a year spent on lunch.